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    Corner Cafe - Independence

    3.7 (291 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 9:00 pm
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    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Salad
    Shauncei G.

    We got in and got seated pretty quick! I had the turkey and dressing, with a side salad that was HUGE. And green beans. It also came with a huge buttery dinner roll. The portion was huge of everything! They are a little pricier than comparable restaurants but not too high. They have the best chocolate pie! Our server was friendly and attentive, it's got an old school cafe type vibe! Lots of parking options as well! And different seating types!

    Ham & cheese omelette with grits and biscuit
    Linda O.

    From the greeter to our server Brenda, we had a most agreeable experience. On a drizzly Sunday morning we stopped in for breakfast. Our party of 5 was quickly seated. Parking was a challenge as it was very busy. Our orders were taken quickly but food took awhile to come. I ordered a cappuccino. It was just ok. Sort of tasted instant and way too sweet. Our food was good though not piping hot when delivered. All in all not a bad experience.

    Fun atmosphere
    Kristi B.

    4 stars means will rerun cuz was so good! A chorizo omelette was tasty and not too hot. We split it and the homemade cinnamon roll. Was perfect. Coffee was good and they have French vanilla for those who love creamer with a little coffee! A nice place to eat when in town to see the Royals!

    Cinnamon Roll
    Kyle W.

    Service here is good, it has a very nice nostalgic feel, like diner meets grandma's kitchens. Food is also good, for the most part it's what you expect but trust me when I say get the cinnamon roll. Your heart will thank me, your dietitian will hate me.

    My Pokémon.
    Stacey B.

    This place is very spacious and roomy. People were super friendly. But the best part was getting to sit in the silo. I may be 52 but felt like a kid getting to sit in there. If you want a cinnamon roll or sticky bun be prepared for a huge roll and it's super tasty. Everything else is typical breakfast finds, however very flavorful. I my family will be back!!

    Decorations
    Jim W.

    Kicked off breakfast with coconut cream pie. Why wait have the pie! Finished with biscuits and gravy. The pie is so rich and creamy it's hard to believe. I always start with pie at Corner Cafe. Mainly eat breakfast here but who says chicken fried chicken isn't good at 7:30 am. Last time here it worked just fine. This time others in our party had omelettes, pancakes, bacon and hash browns. No complaints when the food is this good. As usual the parking lot and restaurant were packed. Somehow our server kept up with all our needs. The kitchen also had every order correct. Good job. Inside looks like an old time cafe with old signs and even an Indian brand motorcycle. Take the family, everyone can have what they want and will be sure to enjoy it.

    Onion rings
    Frank S.

    We arrived at 8:20 and they close at 9:00 typically most restaurants would be dropping not so subtle hints to hurry up but not our waitress she kept refilling our drinks and gave us excellent service. Next was the food, we shared the onion rings as an appetizer and the breading was amazing and they were perfectly crunchy on the outside. We ordered the meatloaf sandwich, waffles and a slice of coconut cream pie. All together Corner Cafe checked off my three boxes for a restaurant great food, great service and great prices. I would definitely go back and if you haven't been I'd suggest going.

    Hash Browns and sausage gravy
    Tim P.

    We had a wonderful breakfast here. Both the food and service were great. Started with some coffee and ordered quickly. Our food arrived fast. I got eggs, sausage patties, hash browns, with a side order of gravy. It was enough gravy for three of us to share. Everyone's eggs were cooked perfectly. I enjoyed the hash browns. My wife got the corned beef hash with eggs. She loved the hash. Our friend got eggs and bacon with grits and cheese. She enjoyed the grits. They give you a lot of food. Has kind of the old diner feel to the place.

    Cinnamon Roll
    Nikki J.

    Very busy in an early Sunday afternoon, but the wait wasn't too long. Only about 20 minutes at most, which considering the number of people in the lobby you would have thought it'd be longer. Our server was great, prompt, and attentive. I'm always pleased to be blessed with a server who cares. She kept our waters refilled and asked each visit if there was something else we might need. Now let's get to the food. The cinnamon roll was the highlight of our visit. It was fresh out of the oven, plenty of icing. Delightful !! As for the pancakes, they were standard as well as the syrup. I chose to order a couple of chicken tenders (not pictured) to accompany them but didn't get the taste I was hoping for. Wanted the sweet and savory from the pancakes and the crunch and salty from the chicken. However, the chicken had a slight crunch but no seasoning. I would definitely go back but will try other menu items in addition to another cinnamon roll Please!!

    That's a 3 dollar glass of milk, if you want to call it a glass. Biscuit was cold and hard. 23 dollars for a basic breakfast. Eat somewhere else.

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    Good food and selection. Service good, but not great. A bit loud for easy conversation depending on where you're seated.

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    Good service. Our waitress was super patient and helpful. Super good food. Awesome portions. Expect to take some leftovers home with you.

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    Pretty good food! The hostess lady was extremely nice! I got the Big B and it was really tasty

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    Food is always good hometown food. Waiting can get a little long. Great atmosphere. it's getting a little pricey.

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